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Dearborn, a city with over 97,000 residents, combines a rich heritage, a strong feeling of community, and a healthy commercial and industrial base. The earliest settlers had "ribbon farms" with the narrow end fronting on the Rouge River. The Dearborn area began to emerge as a community when it was chosen as the site for the Detroit Arsenal in the early 1830's. In 1838, the area around the Detroit Arsenal was incorporated and named Dearbornville at the request of the arsenal's first commandant who wanted to honor Major General Henry Dearborn, a Revolutionary War hero under whom he had served. The only arsenal structure left is the commandant's quarters which today houses the Dearborn Historical Museum.
Dearborn may be best known as the hometown of Henry Ford. Henry Ford first boosted Dearborn's growth by constructing the Ford Rouge Plant here in 1917. As Ford Motor Company grew, Dearborn became the location of its World Headquarters.
Some of the biggest tourist attractions in southeastern Michigan are located in Dearborn. Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village which attract visitors from all over the globe have the world's largest collection of Americana. Dearborn's newest attraction - The Automotive Hall of Fame, offers automotive history and education to visitors of all ages. Henry Ford's Fair Lane Estate located on the University of Michigan - Dearborn Campus offers tours and cultural events.
Community Highlights:
Dearborn is an established city with an excellent infrastructure and city services. Most homes were built before 1960, and there is a higher percentage of home ownership than average for the Metro Detroit area.
Dearborn offers many retail shopping alternatives than most communities in the metro area, including the Fairlane Town Center as well as large and small shopping districts along Ford Road, Warren Avenue, and Michigan Ave.
Although household density is almost twice the Metro Detroit average, the city maintains a large number of parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities and services.
Dearborn is centrally located, a short drive from downtown Detroit, Southfield, Ann Arbor, the Downriver communities and the airport. Residents also have easy access to public transportation and major highways.
Dearborn is representative of the Detroit Metro average in many statistics including the education level of residents, median income, median housing value, and the size and types of homes, yet it has its own distinct personality and features that make it a desirable place to live and work.
Dearborn offers its Senior Citizen population an abundance of activities and housing.
Dearborn residents also enjoy the fact that no matter where they live, they are always just a short walk away from a tot-lot or park. Dearborn's extensive recreation areas and facilities include the following:
Over 30 parks and playgrounds
Camp Dearborn - Located in Milford, Michigan
29 Tennis courts
52 Baseball and softball fields (8 lighted)
2 Ice skating rinks
The Dearborn Civic Center
Competitive sports leagues and clinics
Several private health and fitness club facilities
One public and two private golf courses
6 Bowling alleys
Dearborn is home to the Ford-Wyoming Drive-In
Theatre (9 screens) - one of the few remaining
drive-in theatres in the Metro Detroit Area
Demographics:
Total Area (Sq. Miles) 24.45
Population:
Population - 2000 97,775
Population - 1990 89,286
Population Change 1990 - 2000 +8,499
Households:
Total Households - 2000 36,770
Total Households - 1990 35,442
Households Change 1990 - 2000 +1,328
Age of Householder
15-24 Years 1,101
25-34 Years 6,409
35-44 Years 7,827
45 - 54 Years 6,664
55-64 Years 4,194
65 Years & Over 10,575
Housing Units:
Total Housing Units 38,981
Occupied 36,770
Vacant 2,211
Owner Occupied 26,996
% Occupied 73.4
Renter Occupied 9,774
% Renter Occupied 26.6
Average List Price - 2001 $160,595
Average Sale Price - 2001 $156,980
Sale to List Price Ratio 97%
Major Employers:
Ford Motor Company
Oakwood Health Services
AAA Michigan
United Technology
Medical facilities / hospitals:
Oakwood Hospital - Dearborn
Henry Ford Hospital - Dearborn
Garden City Osteopathic Hospital
Heritage Hospital - Taylor
Dearborn City Hall 13615 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2000
Dearborn Mayor's Office 13615 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2300
Dearborn Police Department 16099 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2240
Dearborn Fire Department 3750 Greenfield 313-943-2218
Dearborn Building Department 13615 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2150
Dearborn City Assessor 13615 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2140
Dearborn City Treasurer 13615 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2045
Dearborn Water Department 13615 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2399
Dearborn Recreation Dept. 15801 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2090
Dearborn Health Department 16301 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2350
Dearborn Housing Department 13615 Michigan Ave. 313-943-2390
Dearborn Department of Public Works (DPW) 2951 Greenfield 313-943-2085
Local Utilities:
Electric DTE Energy 1-800-477-4747
Gas DTE Energy 1-800-477-4747
Phone SBC Ameritech 1-800-244-4444
Cable TV Comcast 313-336-4300
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